Producer

Company: Spectrum
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: June 30, 2020

Job Description:

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest ingathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Ourcommitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local communities we serve.
The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible andavailable to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
Being on our team means You re ready to inspire and be inspired! You re passionate, creative and highly technical,driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage yourknowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You're nimble, having theability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonalskills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
What we re looking for: A talented, experienced show producer. They will plan and coordinate coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create dynamic political news coverage
• Create video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct a show as well as coordinating daily political coverage plans for Texas
• Work to incorporate our political team into the newscast product
• Produce special programming as needed
• Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
• Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned
  Qualifications:Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
• Basic editing skills
• Must adhere to attendance guidelines
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferredEducation & Experience:
• Bachelor s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience
• 2+ years of Producing experience in television Associated topics: action, adventure, dp, drama, film, film director, film producer, horror, production, shoot

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